Advise on (6) T5 bulb configuration needed

[bigeyetuna]

Hi, I am in the process of wiring my T5 (6) bulb retro and would like some input as to where to place which bulbs and what sequence to wire them to the 3 ballasts.

If the bulbs are setup up as followed, which number would you wire to each ballast, keeping in mind that I can turn each pair on independently (because of the 3 ballasts).

1 is first bulb on front of tank, 2 - 5 in middle with 6 at the back. So based on this how should I wire? 1-4, 2-5, 3-6 or 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 or 1-6, 2-5, 3-4. What do you recommend?

Also in what order should I put the bulbs in this configuration and when to turn each on for sunrise, sunset configuration.

Here are the 6 bulbs:
2 aquablue +
2 Actinic +
1 Pure Actinic
1 6K

 

[bigeyetuna]

Well here is what I am thinking for bulb ordering:

Front

position Blub
1 Blue plus
2 Aquablue +
3 Daylight
4 Blue plus
5 Aquablue +
6 Pure Actinic 03

Back

Does that sound about right?

So my other question remains unanswered. How should I pair each set of light on the 3 ballasts?

I am thinking 3-4 together, 2-5 and 1-6. Any thoughts?

Also, what two should I use as the sunrise, sunset?

All suggestions are welcome and appreciated!